Is iRacing a game or simulator?

iRacing is the leading sim racing game for your PC. Developed as a centralized racing and competition service, iRacing organizes, hosts and officiates online racing on virtual tracks all around the world.

What type of racing is iRacing?

iRacing is your source for all of the best in sim racing, all in one place. With over 100 cars and more than 100 tracks to choose from in hundreds of configurations, if you can't find something you want to race with us, chances are you just don't like racing!

Is iRacing the most realistic simulator?

It's widely considered the most realistic racing sim around. While iRacing is good for leaderboards and good competition!

Can you play iRacing without buying anything?

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We are priced the way we are so we fit into just about anyone's budget and everyone receives the same premium service no matter what they can afford. You don't have to buy all the cars and tracks at once and, in fact, many people never buy or very slowly buy additional cars and tracks.

Why is iRacing so realistic?

What is this? iRacing's driving physics are state of the art, with a realistic tyre model simulating wear and temperatures. The physics are so realistic that real-life racing drivers like Max Verstappen use iRacing to practice their skills in their spare time.

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Do Nascar drivers use iRacing?

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In fact, in their off-seasons, professional racers such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brad Keselowski, and Tony Stewart use iRacing to keep their minds sharp and ready for their next race.

Why do people say iRacing is expensive?

iRacing is a racing simulator service that is subscription-based. This means you pay to access the service and buy content like cars and tracks separately. This can of course become expensive very quickly especially if you want to buy all the cars and all the tracks that are on the iRacing service.

What is the monthly cost of iRacing?

Buy iRacing Subscription Plan. To be billed on a recurring basis. $9.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 1 month(s) at $12.99.

Can you lose a license in iRacing?

Conversely, drivers who fail to maintain a minimum level of Safety Rating will be demoted to their previous license level. Drivers with a Safety Rating below 2.00 will be demoted at the end of the season, and drivers below 1.00 will be demoted immediately.

Is iRacing good for beginners?

iRacing includes superb baseline setups for all cars and tracks that are perfect for beginners. They're not particularly fast but are very stable and forgiving at the limit. You can load these setups from the setups menu when you're in the garage.

Do professional racers use iRacing?

Race NASCAR, dirt, rallycross and more. iRacing has partnered with the premier names in motorsports – NASCAR, USAC, World of Outlaws, IMSA and more!

Can you just practice in iRacing?

From here, you can select a Practice, Time Trial, or Race session. A Practice session is like a test session with other drivers. Once you get a feel for the car and track in your test sessions, jump into a Practice session to see how you fare in a race environment with other cars on the track.

Do you win real money on iRacing?

How much money can you make on iRacing? Every iRacing player can earn participation credits of $40 per year. You can also earn prize money from competing in iRacing competitions. The top prize in the eNASCAR Coca Cola iRacing series is $100,000.

Do you design your own car in iRacing?

You can customize the look of your car, helmet, and race suit. Head over to this panel to get started. We have a ton of paint templates to choose from, and they're different for each car. Simply choose a base color, and then your secondary and tertiary colors.

Do you need a wheel to play iRacing?

You'll also need a racing wheel and pedals, just like a real race car — imagine that! The Logitech G29 is the go-to entry-level wheel-and-pedals combination.

Do I have to use my real name on iRacing?

We also find that racing under your own identity helps increase the overall sportsmanship factor among members. For these reasons, we require members to register using their real names, which, in addition to facilitating friendships, promotes personal responsibility.

Is it hard to get into iRacing?

Getting into PC gaming can be hard, and getting into driving simulators, like iRacing, can be even harder. There are so many specs to know, and special equipment to acquire. It makes the head spin to put it all together.

How do you become a pro in iRacing?

As a rookie, you'll need to participate in 2 races or 4 time trials, and have a safety rating of over 3.0 in order to be promoted to Class D. From there, you can work your way to class C, B, A, and if you can make the cut, the Pro license level.

Do iRacing drivers get paid?

Consequently, 40 of the best racers in the world of iRacing compete for a prize pool of $300,000! And the first-place winner gets $100,000, an astounding number! So if you're looking to make money in iRacing, being one of the best is your first step.

Does iRacing have F1 cars?

The fastest, most challenging, most exciting road racing series on the iRacing service, the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series features the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance on many of the world's most fabled and demanding circuits.

Is iRacing with VR worth it?

Conclusion. Playing iRacing in VR is a massive difference when compared to using a flat-screen. It's incredibly immersive and really gives the feeling of driving a real car. However, it can be costly and therefore not necessarily suitable for everyone.

Is iRacing more realistic than F1?

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It is both easier and harder to spin in iRacing. I say easier as the car behaves in a much more realistic way. The car feels heavier, more skittish and isn't planted to the track like it often is in F1 22.

What is the highest license in iRacing?

The Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup is the ultimate series in iRacing. It comprises the best road racing drivers that came through via the Qualifying and Contender Series, as well as the top 15 from the previous years' Supercup Series. This series is the highest level of competition in iRacing.

How do I stop paying for iRacing?

Login and on the "My Account" home page, scroll down to the section with your billing address listed to the left. On the right you will see if the Auto-Renew on your account is set to ACTIVE, if so, click the blue "Turn OFF auto-renew" button.